If your nail is swollen, inflamed, thick, yellow or crumbling, then you probably have nail fungus. Onychomycosis also called tinea unguium, is a fungal infection that occurs on your fingernails or toenails. If you are in the habit of exposing your feet or fingernails to moist conditions, then you are likely to end up having nail fungus.

Meningitis is the infection of meninges, which is a thick layer that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. If the causes of meningitis are not treated properly, it can cause swelling to the brain leading to permanent damage of the organ and even death in some cases. The causes of meningitis include bacterial infection, viral infection, fungal infection, and even reaction to medications.

Meningococcal meningitis is a kind of serious bacterial infection that affects the protective lining of the brain and the spinal cord. This protective layer is known as meninges, and the infection spreads through mucus or saliva. This indicates that living in close communal spaces or sharing eating bowls and cups can pave the way for meningitis infection.

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension or PPH is a rare condition which causes elevated blood pressure in your lungs. The pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from different parts of your body to your lungs. In PPH, the blood vessels in your lungs become narrow increasing the blood pressure in your artery much above the average levels.

You all must know what lupus is and for those who do not , it is a disease that affects the immune system. It is an autoimmune disease in particular. The primary characteristic of lupus is that it affects women more than men. A study has revealed that among the people diagnosed with lupus, 90% are females, and those women are between the age of 15 and 34.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) makes sure your thyroid gland functions well, and if it goes up or down, it can cause issues. This gland is caused to generate two kinds of hormones, which are triiodothyronine and thyroxin. Triiodothyronine is known as T3 and thyroxine called T4. These two hormones control the metabolism of your body, and if these hormones fluctuate, you can experience certain ailments.

Bladder infection is caused by an undesired bacteria growth in the bladder. It is a kind of urinary tract infection (UTI). If you are suffering from bladder infections, treatment may involve taking antibiotics. However, like many other diseases, you can treat it in other ways too that does not include taking any medicines.

Bronchitis is an infection that affects the bronchial tubes. These tubes are air pathways that carry air to your lungs. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Although bronchitis and pneumonia both cause coughs and can develop after more common illnesses such as common cold or flu, they are significantly different.